Wild and Wrangled by Lyla Sage

The Rebel Blue Ranch Loses Steam in Wild and Wrangled

As a loyal fan of the Rebel Blue Ranch series, I went into Wild and Wrangled with high hopes—especially after loving the tension-filled dynamic between Cam and Dusty. And while the setup had real promise, this installment left me more frustrated than fulfilled.

One of the most unique elements was the time jump: Cam and Dusty have a history that dates back to high school, and watching their past collide with the present could’ve made for an emotional and complex romance. There was some solid sexual tension between them, and I appreciated that aspect. But ultimately, the book felt much tamer than the rest of the series—and that shift in tone didn’t quite work for me.

The conflict also felt flat and, frankly, a bit unreasonable. Minor Spoiler Alert: Cam’s frustration over Dusty secretly owning the house she’s been renting for years didn’t sit right with me. Her reaction—“You bought my house”—was aggravating, considering she never actually owned it. It made it hard to root for her in that moment and took me out of the emotional investment I’d been building.

I don’t think Wild and Wrangled is a bad book, but as part of the Rebel Blue Ranch universe, it didn’t live up to the impact of the first two. Honestly, I wish I had left the series at Lost and Lassoed—not because this book was terrible, but because it made me feel like the magic of the series is starting to fade.

Here’s hoping Lyla Sage wraps up the Rebel Blue Ranch series and channels her talent into something new. She clearly knows how to write emotional arcs and banter—but this story just didn’t wrangle my heart the way I hoped it would.

RATING : 3.5/5
SPICE: 3/5